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Last updated 28th November 2024
Vision Refresh
Vision Refresh
With 2026 not too far away, now is an ideal time to be considering what will come next to 
follow ‘Vision 2026’, our current diocesan vision (see here for details of Vision 2026).
Over the last decade, Vision 2026 has had a transformative impact on our diocese as parishes across all contexts and church traditions have creatively engaged in what it means to grow a ‘healthy church that transforms its community’ in their context.
So where are we now and what should come next? Critically, where is God leading us?
In late 2024, all parishes and church schools have been invited to help to respond to those questions. Other groups will be consulted in early 2025 to ensure that a wide range of voices are heard in the consultation, for example the new Youth Forum will be contributing their voice to the discernment of the new vision at their January meet up.
Learn more about the discernment process and how to get involved here
Special Vision Deanery Synods are being held in early 2025 to enable additional prayer and discussion around the discernment of our new vision. These are happening as follows:
Thursday 9th January – PRESTON DEANERY hosted by Bishop Philip and AD David
Monday 13th January – TUNSTALL DEANERY hosted by Bishop Jill and AD David
Thursday 23rd January – ACCRINGTON DEANERY hosted by Bishop Joe and AD Mark
Monday 3rd February – BURNLEY & PENDLE DEANERIES hosted by Bishop Philip and AD Mark
Tuesday 25th February – BLACKPOOL & POULTON DEANERIES hosted by Bishop Philip and AD David
Monday 3rd March – CHORLEY DEANERY hosted by Bishop Jill and AD Mark
Monday 10th March – BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN DEANERY hosted by Bishop Joe and AD Mark
Tuesday 11th March – LANCASTER & MORECAMBE DEANERY hosted by Bishop Jill and AD David
Thursday 13th March – LEYLAND DEANERY hosted by Bishop Philip and AD Mark
Monday 24th March – KIRKHAM DEANERY hosted by Bishop Joe and AD David
Wednesday 26th March – WHALLEY DEANERY hosted by Bishop Jill and AD Mark
Monday 7th April – GARSTANG DEANERY hosted by Bishop Joe and AD David
Feedback from these sessions will be added to feedback from the initial consultation with further input being drawn from the forthcoming ‘Incumbents & Headteachers’ conference.
2025 will be a key year as we collectively discern where God is leading us and that is why it is ideal that 2025 is also our diocesan Year of Prayer for Growth and Renewal. Further details of that can be found here.